Traverse City Barn Wedding | Ben + Joanna
We have been waiting to post this Traverse City Barn Wedding for a long time. Get ready to laugh, cry, and feel your heart swell. We have been friends with Ben and Joanna for a number of years. When Miles and I got engaged, Ben and Joanna photographed our engagement session AND wedding. So it was an honor to do the same for them.
Traverse City Barn Wedding
We have been waiting to post this Traverse City Barn Wedding for a long time. Get ready to laugh, cry, and feel your heart swell. We have been friends with Ben and Joanna for a number of years. When Miles and I got engaged, Ben and Joanna photographed our engagement session AND wedding. So it was an honor to do the same for them. We photographed their engagement session earlier in the year. You can see that post HERE. After that session, we were all the more excited for their wedding day and we can honestly say that it did not disappoint. Ben and Joanna are wholeheartedly in love with one another and you can feel it emanating from every photograph.
Ben and Joanna were planning a May 2020 wedding when for obvious reasons, their plans were disrupted. After going back and forth on what they should do, Ben and Joanna decided to postpone their wedding a few months. It was important to them to celebrate with their closest friends and family. Instead of early spring, Ben and Joanna settled on the beginning of August. It ended up being absolutely perfect.
This Traverse City barn wedding took place at none other than Joanna's family house. While Ben got ready with his guys, final beard trimming and hair combing, Joanna got ready at her childhood home surrounded by her lovely bridesmaids.
Instead of doing a first look with Ben, Joanna opted to do a first look with her bridesmaids. It was such a special moment between them all.
Because they didn't do a first look, everyone at the ceremony witnessed Ben's emotional reaction to seeing his Bride for the first time on their wedding day. As Joanna's father escorted her down the aisle, Ben simply couldn't catch his breath. His reaction had all of us sobbing. We could barely even see through our viewfinders in our cameras because we were crying so hard! Even now looking back at the photos makes me super emotional.
All in all, it was the perfect August day celebrating these two.
Bridal Jewelry | Olive & Piper
Florals | Indie Grow Flower Farm
Wedding Dress | To Have and To Hold
Hair and Makeup | The Hair + Beauty Lounge
Mens Suits | The BLK TUX
Frankfort Family Farm Wedding | Cameron and Jordan
Immediately after the ceremony, Cameron and Jordan tucked between the cherry trees to enjoy a few quiet moments to themselves. All around them, the cherry trees shone iridescently in the sun. In their faces, the reflection of love and adoration for each other. It was so lovely to witness.
FRANKFORT FAMILY FARM WEDDING
It was a beautiful day for this Frankfort Family Farm Wedding.
Cameron and Jordan started their day surrounded by prayer.
Several months prior, the world changed. Along with it came the changing of many wedding plans. Though they weren't able to have all their loved ones in attendance, Cameron and Jordan were determined to get married. Those who came joined them for their cherry orchard ceremony. Blue skies and sunshine shone down on them as they pledged their vows. It was there that they took communion together and committed their love and devotion to one another.
Immediately after the ceremony, Cameron and Jordan tucked between the cherry trees to enjoy a few quiet moments to themselves. All around them, the cherry trees shone iridescently in the sun. In their faces, the reflection of love and adoration for each other. It was so lovely to witness.
Shortly thereafter, Cameron and Jordan joined their guests for the reception. In the old barn they shared drinks, dances, and laughter.
We ended the night with the two of them dancing on the big lawn while the sun set.
The perfect ending to the perfect summer day.
Coordinator | Alisa Lier - Victoria's Floral Design
Cake Artist | Laura Reznich
Hair Stylist | Infinite Beaute
Wedding Dress | David's Bridal
Suits | Men's Wearhouse
Photographed by Miles + Sarah Photography
Noah and Britney | Intimate Wedding
Noah and Britney planned an intimate May wedding with their close family. When the pandemic would not allow for all of their friends and family to be present, they realized how much more important photos would be for their day.
Noah and Britney planned an intimate May wedding with their close family. When the pandemic would not allow for all of their friends and family to be present, they realized how much more important photos would be for their day.
We were so happy when Noah and Britney reached out to us to photograph their day. We started out capturing their final detail moments and planned to do some photos in the park by the water. When we arrived to the park, Britney requested a spontaneous first look with Noah. It was so sweet that their bridal party was able to witness the moment as well. Their ceremony took place on family property underneath the most beautiful birch arch.
"We have known each other for about 8 years now and have always been good friends.
I used to spend the summers in Ludington when I was younger and would stay with my grandparents... first day that I met him was at my grandparents house when my cousin brought over a friend!
We both remember that day well, and always remained good friends who cared about each other deeply until about 2 years ago when we finally decided to give dating a chance.
We have been long distance this whole time... so, as you can imagine, we are very ready to get married and be able to see each other every day!" - Britney
Aurora Cellars Wedding | Bryan and Melissa
This Aurora Cellars Wedding was a day to remember. Located in Suttons Bay, the drive up to the vineyard is a breathtaking one. With bright sunshine, blue skies, and a warm breeze, Bryan and Melissa's Aurora Cellars wedding was a near perfect October day.
Aurora Cellars Wedding
This Aurora Cellars Wedding was a day to remember. Aurora Cellars is one of our favorite locations. Located in Suttons Bay, the drive up to the vineyard is a breathtaking one. Winslow the Willow stands tall and proud in the center of the yard as a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies. Just beyond its gently swaying billows sits a pretty pond and great location for beautiful golden hour photos. Aurora Cellars' farmhouse serves as the perfect area to get ready. Those final details, touch ups, and getting into the dress are made even more special as you look out the window to your ceremony setup on side and the green vineyard stretching over the hill on the other side.
Bryan + Melissa's Day
With bright sunshine, blue skies, and a warm breeze, Bryan and Melissa's Aurora Cellars wedding was a near perfect October day. In the morning, Melissa had a first look with her brother and father, the latter who walked her down the aisle soon after. The ceremony was full of jokes and laughter, perfectly matching the light-hearted happy attitude of both Bryan and Melissa. Before the reception, the couple took a quick trip with their bridal party to Hop Lot Brewery just around the corner. They toasted to the new couple and enjoyed their drinks under a canopy of the prettiest Fall colors. We returned to Aurora Cellars just in time for the reception. With a fun and energetic couple like Bryan and Melissa, their reception was bound to be a riot, and we were not disappointed. The night ended in an awesome dance party!
Congratulations Bryan and Melissa! We had a blast celebrating you!
Venue | Aurora Cellars
Wedding Dress | Renee Austin
Bridesmaid Dresses | Renee Austin
Men's Suits | The Black Tux
Hair Stylist | Kate Birdsall
Makeup Artist | Calla Good
Florist | Hooper's Farm Gardens
Cake Artist | Sweet Tartlette
Catering | Catering by Kellys
DJ | 2Bays DJs
David and Susan | Backyard Barn Wedding
If we were to find one word to describe David and Susan’s wedding day in one word, it would be: serene. This backyard barn wedding was the perfect setting for David and Susan to pledge their vows in front of family and friends.
If we were to find one word to describe David and Susan's wedding day in one word, it would be: serene. This backyard barn wedding was the perfect setting for David and Susan to pledge their vows in front of family and friends.
David and Susan spent the morning getting ready in their farmhouse while wispy white clouds wove their way through blue sky and sunshine. Guests gathered and waited outside the beautiful red barn before the ceremony. Stunning in her satin dress, Susan made her way down the aisle to her handsome groom. There was something so beautiful and intimately romantic about the way he spoke so softly to her during the day. David and Susan were at home in each other's arms. You could see it reflected in their faces, the way they held hands, and how he so delicately and gently helped her with her dress throughout the day. The night ended in an epic downpour while guests danced to local musician Levi Britton staying cozy and safe in the barn.
It was an honor to witness and capture their love and celebration.
Congratulations!
Venue | Bride and Groom Property
Caterer | Smoke and Porter
Florist | Amy Hendrickson - Amy Kate Designs
Cake Artist | Sarah Steel - Sweet Tartlette
Wedding Dress | Rebecca Schoneveld
Ciccone Vineyard | Byron and Phoebe
Byron and Phoebe’s wedding day was absolutely magical. Something about wandering through a vineyard in the prettiest tulle dress with your lover by your side feels ever so romantic, am I right?
Byron and Phoebe chose to save their first look moment for that walk down the aisle. From the moment they saw each other, you could tell it took a lot to hold back the tears. There was no preventing it, however, once Byron began reading his vows to Phoebe. But we welcome the tears! Whether it’s reading your vows, walking down the aisle, the first dance, or simply looking out during the day to realize just how loved you are by all your friends and family--emotions hold a special space on your wedding day and you should welcome them in. We love capturing it so in years to come you can look back on your day and relive some of those beautiful moments together.
After the ceremony, Byron and Phoebe chose the 10-minute rule to soak in that ‘we just got married’ feeling alone. We shot between the vines from far away as they spent their first moments together as husband and wife!
Later during the reception, Phoebe’s off-the-shoulder tulle sleeves came right off so she had the freedom and movement to dance the night away with her guests. And dance she did!
Byron and Phoebe’s wedding day was absolutely magical. Something about wandering through a vineyard in the prettiest tulle dress with your lover by your side feels ever so romantic, am I right?
‘To love and be loved by you--there is no other feeling quite like it.’
Venue | Ciccone Vineyard
Wedding Dress | BHLDN
Veil | Twigs and Honey
Groom | The Black Tux
Hair and Makeup | Salon 804
DJ | 2Bays DJs